Global trends in accreditation and certification include: 1) Increased focus on social responsibility and environmental responsibility standards in addition to traditional management system standards. Scheme owners are adding modules to address issues like social and ethical sourcing. 2) A push for greater harmonization and recognition of private food safety standards at a global level through organizations like GFSI benchmarking schemes. 3) Consolidation of audits where certifying bodies can audit multiple standards during a single audit to reduce costs and duplication for suppliers certified to multiple standards.

1. Global Trends in Accreditation & Certification 26 August 2010, SQFI Conference, Melbourne Jackie Pelham, JAS-ANZ Client Manager

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